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See, smell, hear, and feel the ocean in your backyard, just 10 steps away! 🌺

Beachfront condo with kitchen and patio

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Guest, Jack M. , photographer.
Sunrises are amazing & breathtaking either on the beach or patio, moonrises too.
Berlin Garden chairs for inside patio. 
Separate chairs for beach provided.
Bar & stools from Bali feel you are there as you watch the sunrise with coffee.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, TPC Sawgrass
  • Place, Mickler Beach
  • Place, Mayo Clinic Florida
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

See, smell, hear, and feel the ocean in your backyard, just 10 steps away! 🌺

Hurricane survival October-November 2024 discount! Everything looks fine, thankful for your thoughts & prayers! Looking for a romantic & fun time with sun & moonrises over the ocean? This is it. A great place to create lasting memories. Engagements, celebrations for anniversaries, birthdays, and sharing time; mother daughter, father son, sister time…. Or “me” time. Beach is great for swimming, surfing, shelling, fishing, walking, and relaxing to just sit & watch & listen.

Attractions:
Attractions within 2 miles walking distance:
https://www.theplayers.com/
Sawgrass shopping village: shops, restaurants

Attractions 30 -45 minutes driving time:
Quaint small mom & pop shops: arts, crafts, walk towns to eat & shop:
Headed South:
St. Augustine- oldest historical city
Headed North:
Ferindina Beach
Hannah Park: beach, picnic area
Atlantic beach:beach, eateries, shopping
Neptune Beach: beach, eateries, shopping
Jacksonville Beach:beach, pier, eateries
Headed West:
Town center recent and modern:
shopping, restaurants

Enjoy….
Condo
First floor, direct access to beach within 10 feet.
Hear the sounds of the waves. Smell the salt air.
See beach activities: ships, sailboats, dolphins, fish, birds carrying their catch, parasails, and more on any given day. Watch the tide roll in and roll out. See breathtaking sunrises & speechless moonrises. Look for the stars and ships passing in the night and day as your troubles melt away.

This 900 sq foot 1 bedroom, full bathroom with tub & shower, and kitchen all with direct access to walk onto your beach front property is awaiting you. A hose is located at end of walkway to rinse off your findings, chairs, and feet. Your door is a few feet from your oceanfront walk & view.

Updated tile, paint, crown molding, granite countertops, brand new refrigerator/freezer with ice-maker can all be yours with a fully equipped kitchen (drip & Kruger coffee makers, oven toaster, blender, counter grill, microwave, oven, electric stove top, etc).

This unique little gem is a perfect retreat to get-away, be together, or work within a solitude and quietness as the Atlantic Ocean energizes you & refreshes your soul.

After your fun filled activities; enjoy a restful time watching your favorite TV shows via streaming as you see the ocean waves.

Your walks on land or beach will be filled with extra sights of multi-million dollar estates and private clubs stretching miles going north or south. They are amazing in size, design, and style. Then, you have the natural beauty that is priceless of beach. Your time & experience will be cherished. Nearby Dining: Publix Sawgrass Shopping Center:
Nona Blue-ask for high top table outside or sit at outside bar facing road. Ask for their homemade guacamole/ salsa & chips.
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Winn-Dixie Shopping Center:
Woodys BB Q
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Tum Tim Thai
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Poppy’s Italian
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Seafood & on intracoastal:
Capps on the Water
Palm’s Fish Camp
Palm Valley Outdoors ( PVO)
Barbara Jeans

Views on Intercostal: sit outside:
Capps on the Intracoastal Water is an all time top- of-the-list for everything. Usually a wait, but the view while you wait is worth it. You can also order drinks & food (apps) while you wait. Bars (3) are open seating. Be sure to go the the very far back bar as first choice. Sunsets! Like your condo oceanfront sunrise.
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Palm’s Fish Camp
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Palm Valley Outdoors
PVO Lots of water activity outside
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Barbara Jeans
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Valley Smoke
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Fine Dining

Marker 32
All time All levels the Best
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️
🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️

Eleven South
⭐️⭐️
🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️
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Three Forks
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🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️
🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️(fire pit inside)

Capital Grill
🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️🏝️
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Medure’s HH (bar area)is best deal-arrive early.
if in booth by window
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Ruth Chris
if in booth by window
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Breakfast:
Beaches Diner; breakfast/lunch
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Palm’s Valley Fish Camp
On the St. John’s River
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Pizza
Al’s on A1A
(⭐️, if in booth by porthole in back)
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V’s Pizza on Canal Street inside view of bar is notable
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Pusser’s Outside
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Reviews are solely my opinion from my experience over the 40 years of dining out. As you know, everyday is different, moods and experiences are personal and that’s what makes them fun.

Ratings are based on a learning curve taking my top favorite places. I am recommending all of the above. The list is not all inclusive… so, if you are wanting more variety.. goggle is our friend.

View: relates to outside, and not to be confused with inside ambulance.
No star, no view to speak of outside

Five star best view of outside
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Food Taste & Service
🏝🏝🏝🏝🏝

Ambulance inside appeal
🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯

How do you choose?
Is view more important?
Then go for the most ⭐️’s.
The food at all is good.

Suggestion, first day in:
Nona Blue High Top or sit at outside bar facing road. Afterwards, shop at Publix, arrive at condo ready to relax.
You are seven minutes from condo.

Bon Appe’tit! I live nearby in the event you need anything. I want you to be comfortable & have anything you need. Overtime, I have added what guests have suggested. Please, feel free to text & or call me on my cell. I would love to hear from you, just let me know everything’s ok, or, if there is something you need. Thank you for choosing 659A Retreat 11. 🏝️🌺 donna🪷. I have added a concierge package as an additional arrangement. It can include stocked kitchen, guests privileges to private clubs for gym & dining, heated lap & family pool, hot tub enjoyment for the most extravagant experience. Simple extravagance is at condo, peaceful, private, and unique.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Adults only
An adult vacation, no children, please.
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Events

No events allowed
Quiet get away, HOA regulations.
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets, HOA regs., additional fees could apply.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, additional fees could apply.
Reach for the stars, you may land on the moon, I hope you see the sunrise.
See sun & moonrise: search for times.
Bring a container to collect your prizes from the ocean shore.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Quiet get away, HOA regulations.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Ponte Vedra Beach

Located in Sawgrass, a neighbourhood in Ponte Vedra Beach, this condo is next to a golf course and on the beach. TPC Sawgrass and Lagoon Course at Ponte Vedra Inn Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit St. Johns Town Center and Sawgrass Village. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jacksonville Beach Tennis Center or UNF Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Sawgrass Village - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • TPC Sawgrass - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Mickler Beach - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Mayo Clinic Florida - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Jacksonville Beach Pier - 12 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1912 Ocean Bar & Rooftop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nona Blue Modern Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aqua Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dogbeach Dog Resort - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lobby Bar And Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is See, smell, hear, and feel the ocean in your backyard, just 10 steps away! 🌺 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at See, smell, hear, and feel the ocean in your backyard, just 10 steps away! 🌺?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at See, smell, hear, and feel the ocean in your backyard, just 10 steps away! 🌺?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is See, smell, hear, and feel the ocean in your backyard, just 10 steps away! 🌺 located?

Located in Sawgrass, this beachfront condo building is in the city centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Ponte Vedra Beach, Atlantic Beach and Lagoon Course at Ponte Vedra Inn Club. Sawgrass Village is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great amenities and very pleasant environment!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, comfortable accomodations, stocked kitchen and beach chairs available to use. Love watching the sunrise right out your door!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beachy

One of our favorite beach vacations. Love the lanai and the sounds of the surf! The condo is well furnished and very comfortable. Donna is a wonderful host and promptly communicates.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing ocean view and access

We enjoyed every moment here. We did a 6 mile walk on the beach each morning. Saw royal terns and pelicans. The sky was gorgious. Everyone we met on the beach seemed to have a dog. Lovely. Donna our host was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a great vacation

We had a wonderful vacation and Donna made everything so easy for our family. The property is beautiful and in a perfect location. We can't wait to go back and stay again. Anna
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

david b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beachfront delight

Beautiful setting-Donna was terrific. We’ll be back!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc & Kelli M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing 🏝🌺🐚🌊☀️

This beach front condo has a spectacular ocean view, beach, and a wonderful caring host/owner Donna that we had the pleasure of meeting. The condo is beautiful inside and out providing everything you can possibly need for a truly relaxing stay. We were so happy to stay here and can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Misty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Condo!

Great condo, everything is just as described on VBRO! Donna was wonderful and made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can't get much closer than this to the beach!

The Retreat is a clean, comfortable, and cozy unit in a safe location convenient to restaurants, shopping, and Sawgrass. The quiet beach is perfect for walks and collecting shells. Donna is a very responsive, accommodating, and caring host. What a relaxing getaway to PVB!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had to be out of house during renovation.

Very happy spot to stay while waiting for of a hectic renovation to finish.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alain D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great

great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Condo

It was a fantastic stay, amenities left nothing out that made it a wonderful place to stay. Just ten steps to the walkway down to the beach. The owner provided us with plenty of restaurant selections. Our favorite was Aunt Kate’s. Ten minutes to a Publix and stores. Overall rating should be a 10.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So close to the beach

Donna was an outstanding host. The location right on the beach along this very un-busy stretch of beach is superb. The kitchen was well supplied with nice cookware and tableware. Spacious rooms. We will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

thomas f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised and more

Donna was the best host you could ask for. The communication was quick and always helpful. The Condo is as good as it gets!! The photos don't do it justice, even thought they are excellent. A quiet neighborhood, right on the ocean, great amenities in the Condo, as I said, as advertised and more.. Already thinking about when I can go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Place

There really aren’t words to describe this little piece of heaven. It is immaculately clean, has everything you need and is filled with positive vibes. Donna is an amazing host and goes above and beyond to make sure everything is taken care of. This is perfection!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

Very comfortable condo right on the uncrowded beach. Open the lanai doors and just enjoy the sound of the waves, or step out for a morning walk. Responsive and attentive owner. Quiet location and parking right out the front door. You won’t want to leave, but St. Augustine is just down the road for a day trip. Sit back and relax!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a beautiful gem

We are just leaving this lovely, clean, beautiful condo having thoroughly enjoyed our 5-night stay! Donna has everything there you need & you clearly cannot beat the view! The bed was super comfortable, the kitchen has everything you need including an awesome coffee maker, & the views are amazing. It was our first trip to Ponte Vedra & we cannot wait to come back! Thank you, Donna, for making the condo & the experience a true vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Getaway with Immediate Beach Access

We loved the beautiful view of the ocean and being just a few steps away from this quiet stretch of Ponte Vedra Beach. The condo is spacious with a well-equipped kitchen and nice towels and bed linens, wifi, tv, lanai open to the ocean breezes. Near lots of great restaurants and retail of every description. Donna the owner was very responsive and helpful in every way. We had such a great time that we extended our stay to a week. Thankfully, the condo was available for the extra time. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity & Seashells

This condo is truly a gem & I enjoyed my time here so much that I didn’t want to leave! It is obvious that Donna put a good bit of time and energy into creating a tranquil space that is meant for rest & relaxation. The condo was super clean, the bed is A true Cali king and is COMFORTABLE! There are extra throw blankets and plenty of fresh towels also. I loved that I could have the sliding doors open to hear the surf while I was in the kitchen, or could sit on the couch and get lost in the peace of the waves crashing outside. You are literally steps from the beach where you will find a plethora of shells and maybe even a sharks tooth! Donna was an amazing host and went out of her way to make sure that everything was perfect for me & I didn’t need anything. She far exceeded any expectations!! I will be a regular for sure. You don’t want to miss this place, I PROMISE!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

I cannot say enough about this property. From the booking to the check out - everything was perfect. Donna was quick to supply any and all information needed to make our stay perfect. When we arrived, the unit was clean and neat and everything was just as described. We immediately put our things down that we bought and walked out to the back porch (although I am not sure you could call it that - it was just an extension of the living area) and sat in the chairs and admired the view which was perfect. The first night, we were able to watch the moon rise and we got up early each morning to watch the sunrise. The weather was wonderful - not too hot and not too cold - just perfect. It was almost like we were on a private beach. We had stopped by Publix on the way because, we knew when we got here we would not want to leave so I cannot recommend any eateries. This was a trip for our 38th wedding anniversary - not a "monumental" year but since I am currently being treated for stage 4 breast cancer that is now in my lungs (I went through all the treatment 6 years ago for stage 1 breast cancer and was declared cancer free but it came back one year ago in my lungs), I did not want to waste the celebration. Little bit of downer there but it was the perfect place to be to celebrate an occasion that was special. Thank you Donna for allowing us to enjoy your perfect place. I hope we can come back one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything - view, condo, communication with owner - was perfect!
Stayed 19 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The place was very nice and the beach access was perfect! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mar;y G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views/sunrise and beautiful place. Donna is very responsive and a great host. We always enjoy our stay there
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Property was very clean. Kitchen was well stocked. Grocery stores and Target close. Bed and sheets were extremely comfortable. Beach was not crowded, quiet and relaxing. The beach access was just as close as it looks in pictures. The sunrise from the living room and sunroom was spectacular every day. Host checked in to make sure all was acceptable when we arrived and when she heard the condos had had some water pressure issues even though we did not experience any issues with water pressure. Look forward to staying at this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just delightful. The condo was very nice and comfortable. The beach was just steps away. Quiet and relaxing. A perfect getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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